The Best Solar Eclipse Memes The Internet Has To Offer In Honor Of The Rare 2017 Celestial Event

The total solar eclipse is finally upon us, and it's safe to say Twitter and the collective internet is losing its mind. I mean, fair — this eclipse is a pretty special one, after all. It's the first time in almost 100 years that the path of totality crosses the entire country, making this eclipse one of the most visible to Americans, pretty much ever. But even before the moon's shadow had an opportunity to fully pass over the sun, Twitter was bringing the best solar eclipse memes it had to offer to the table for us all to enjoy in commemoration of the big celestial event. They're not quite as awe-inspiring as, you know, seeing the sun's fiery atmosphere form a ring around the moon's shadow, but they're still pretty freaking good.

The eclipse started its southeastern descent throughout the U.S. at around 10 a.m. PST, luring thousands of people outdoors to watch one of nature's most spectacular phenomena unfold before their special solar eclipse glasses-protected eyes. Some found themselves humbled by the mysteries of the universe, others found themselves wondering if 2017 could possibly get any weirder. Either way, the internet had something to say about it.